June 25, 2010

Leather ankle boots with slightly pointed toe. Boots feature a side zip closure and recycled tire rubber soles. These boots look cute with dresses and shorts in the Summer and will transition easily into your fall wardrobe.

June 23, 2010

The Greenpoint Business Association has organized a community wide event called Last Saturdays which kicks off this Saturday June 26th! All members of the Greenpoint Business Association (GBA) will be offering perks of all kinds from noon to 6PM that day. Check out the GBA blog for all the deets! Alter will be offering a store wide discount as well as Champagne Mimosas in the afternoon, watch for our e-mail later this week with more information.

Plastic Dreams, now available for men! We are thrilled to be stocking M:ZERO the brand new mens line by Melissa Shoes. The seamless black plastic oxfords have subtle "brogue" detailing across the toe, a simple but sharp detail. They are very lightweight and comfortable, wearable in any season. Take a look!

June 22, 2010

The highly anticipated shoe collaboration between Melissa and Jean Paul Gaultier has arrived just in time for summer. These semi-translucent, injected plastic stilettos are available in this stunning olive green color, women's whole sizes 6 through 9.

Jean Paul Gaultier + Melissa Shoes, Olive $275.00

Dita Von Teese, the Queen of Burlesque and a fashion maven in her own right posed for the third issue of Plastic Dreams a full magazine dedicated to design, fashion and everything Melissa.

June 17, 2010

Alter is excited to now be stocking WISH from Australia. Lately we have been attracted to Aussie/New Zealand labels (see Backstage). They seem to understand great fabrics, fun designs and good prices. Check out what Wish has to offer below.

Wish Dakota Tunic in grey $118.00

SOLD OUT

This 58% Silk and 42% cotton tunic has a light an airy feel. Belt it for a fun little dress look.

Fabric detail.

The subtle polka-dot fabric is emphasized by the small circular studs on the shoulder line.

Wish Quasar Dress in black $148.00

SOLD OUT

This soft poly jersey dress features a draped neckline which is open to the high waist so layer this dress with a colorful tank top underneath.